Making The Most Out of Your Last Few Months at University

With the last few months of the academic year approaching, my third and final year of my undergraduate degree is (unfortunately!) coming to an end. If you’re someone in the same position as me, I’ve come up with a couple of tips on how to make the most out of your last few months at university – but if you have any of your own, please share them down below as well!
Make Use of ‘Forgotten’ University Facilities
I’m certainly guilty of this – in my two and a half years of university so far, there are countless university facilities and services that I’ve promised myself I’d make use of at a later date, but ultimately never have. This is the perfect time to start revisiting all it is your university has to offer - careers services, language schemes, free workshops, academic support schemes – to truly make sure you’ve made the most of your last year.
Spend Time With Friends
This one might seem obvious, but it’s important to spend quality time with your friends during your last few months at university. After all, it might be some time before you all regularly get the chance to see each other again, especially if you end up working in different job fields or different countries around the world. Spontaneity is key - whether it’s grabbing a coffee, doing your grocery shopping together or arranging a group study session, ‘friend dates’ can easily be worked into your everyday uni schedule without too much planning.
Make Time To Study!
Whilst personal development is great, it’s important to pay attention to your academic goals as well. The last few months of university can have a major impact on your overall degree classification, especially if you’re on a course where your final year of study is much more heavily weighted than your previous years. Getting the best degree possible will open up lots of opportunities post-university in terms of graduate schemes and job roles - your future self will definitely thank you for staying focused and putting in that final burst of study now!
Think About The Future
Although it can be daunting to think about your life after university, it’s a good idea to have a rough plan of what you might do in the coming months. Will you return home and spend some time with your family, take a gap year, or start working as soon as possible? Have you considered pursuing education even further – e.g. undertaking a Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma? Talk to your friends and family about your options, and allow yourself some flexibility and understanding if you don’t know what exactly it is that you want do yet – I’m still unsure myself!
Look After Yourself
Finally, no matter what year you’re in, exams can be stressful – but they can be even more so in your final year. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep and eating well, as well as leaving yourself additional time to exercise and pursue any of your hobbies.
Finally - best of luck to any final year students!
Eve (Kingston Rep).

With the last few months of the academic year approaching, my third and final year of my undergraduate degree is (unfortunately!) coming to an end. If you’re someone in the same position as me, I’ve come up with a couple of tips on how to make the most out of your last few months at university – but if you have any of your own, please share them down below as well!
Make Use of ‘Forgotten’ University Facilities
I’m certainly guilty of this – in my two and a half years of university so far, there are countless university facilities and services that I’ve promised myself I’d make use of at a later date, but ultimately never have. This is the perfect time to start revisiting all it is your university has to offer - careers services, language schemes, free workshops, academic support schemes – to truly make sure you’ve made the most of your last year.
Spend Time With Friends
This one might seem obvious, but it’s important to spend quality time with your friends during your last few months at university. After all, it might be some time before you all regularly get the chance to see each other again, especially if you end up working in different job fields or different countries around the world. Spontaneity is key - whether it’s grabbing a coffee, doing your grocery shopping together or arranging a group study session, ‘friend dates’ can easily be worked into your everyday uni schedule without too much planning.
Make Time To Study!
Whilst personal development is great, it’s important to pay attention to your academic goals as well. The last few months of university can have a major impact on your overall degree classification, especially if you’re on a course where your final year of study is much more heavily weighted than your previous years. Getting the best degree possible will open up lots of opportunities post-university in terms of graduate schemes and job roles - your future self will definitely thank you for staying focused and putting in that final burst of study now!
Think About The Future
Although it can be daunting to think about your life after university, it’s a good idea to have a rough plan of what you might do in the coming months. Will you return home and spend some time with your family, take a gap year, or start working as soon as possible? Have you considered pursuing education even further – e.g. undertaking a Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma? Talk to your friends and family about your options, and allow yourself some flexibility and understanding if you don’t know what exactly it is that you want do yet – I’m still unsure myself!
Look After Yourself
Finally, no matter what year you’re in, exams can be stressful – but they can be even more so in your final year. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep and eating well, as well as leaving yourself additional time to exercise and pursue any of your hobbies.
Finally - best of luck to any final year students!
Eve (Kingston Rep).